Comparison

TermBean vs SparkSync Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TermBean

A free, native Apple platform SSH client offering a modern interface, tabbed terminals, SFTP, and secure authentication. Unlock advanced features like jump hosts and dynamic port forwarding with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Modern application interface
  • Tabbed and split terminals
  • SFTP, SSH2, and Telnet support
  • MFA and key-based authentication
  • Encrypted key storage and iCloud sync
  • Jump Hosts Chaining (Pro)
  • Terminal log recording (Pro)
Features
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TermBean is a small, professional and free SSH client, developed natively for the Apple platform, with a low resource footprint, fast and smooth startup, security and simplicity to meet your needs. Free Offer Features * Modern application interface * Support iPad multitasking and split view * Recognizes operating systems and displays appropriate icons * Tabbed terminals * Terminal splitting * SFTP support * SSH2 support * Telnet support * ZModem (rz/sz) support, Drag and drop to upload multiple files * Local, remote port forwarding support * Keyword Search * MFA Login, Keyboard Interaction, Password, Public/Private Key Authentication * Immersive Terminal Themes * Code snippets * Encrypted storage of key data * iCloud storage * iCloud synchronization at devices * Ad-free Pro Features * Jump Hosts Chaining * Terminal splitting and broadcasting * Terminal log file recording * Dynamic port forwarding support, including SocksV5 * SSH Agent Forwarding * SSH Certificate Authentication * Support ports knocking (include SPA) before connecting ===================================== Unlock on all devices with a subscription or purchase. Free Trial Enjoy a 3-day free trial of all features (included with annual subscription). If you cancel your subscription before the trial expires, you can still use the app for 3 days at no cost. ===================================== Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://shellbean.notion.site/Privacy-de0bbfb42e924289bf47096b67db84ee

About

SparkSync Mobile

Manage and monitor Linux servers and DGX Spark systems from your mobile device. Offers a simple interface for viewing server status and interacting with connected infrastructure on the go.

Highlights
  • Monitor DGX Spark systems
  • Manage Linux servers
  • View server status
  • Interact with connected systems
  • Lightweight mobile interface
Features
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SparkSync Mobile is an unofficial companion app designed to help manage and monitor DGX Spark systems, with support for any Linux server. The app provides a simple mobile interface for viewing server status and interacting with connected systems, making it easier to manage compute resources on the go. SparkSync Mobile is intended for developers, researchers, and system administrators who need lightweight access to their Linux-based infrastructure.

Screenshots

TermBean4 screens
SparkSync Mobile2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SparkSync Mobile at none against TermBean's 3. TermBean's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.5). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TermBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. SparkSync Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TermBean versus SparkSync Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermBeanSparkSync Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB14 MB
Age rating4++4
Developer北京如电科技有限公司KHASHAYAR NAMDAR

Customer experience

TermBean

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%

SparkSync Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TermBean

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime$14.99
None

SparkSync Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TermBean free?
TermBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SparkSync Mobile free?
SparkSync Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TermBean or SparkSync Mobile have ads?
Neither TermBean nor SparkSync Mobile shows ads.

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